Training

​Australian Labradoodles are intelligent dogs and training is essential. The

effort you put in during their early months will pay dividends for the rest of

their lives. Puppies need stimulation, training and consistent ground rules - it’s

much like raising a child! This approach will help avoid dogs who become

destructive or develop separation anxiety, due to boredom or confusion of

what’s acceptable behvaiour. We strongly recommend teaching your pup to

become used to being alone for short periods right from the time you bring

them home. I encourage new puppy families to have a read of this book:

How to Train Your Dog – the complete guide to raising a confident and happy

dog from puppy to adult Jen and Ryan Tate (2021). This is one of the best and

most straightforward dog training books I have read. Highly recommended. It

is worth following their Facebook page too for lots of useful tips: TATE Animal

Training Enterprises.

We also recommend a good puppy school starting from 10 -12 weeks old. This

is mostly about socialisation, and very important. From about 5 months, some

more formal obedience training is advised. Labradoodles are very social and

need to meet people and other dogs in a positive setting

regularly. Labradoodles generally love water and balls.  They can be

easily taught to retrieve a ball and bring it back to you. We recommend lots of

walking, trips to the beach, cafes and kids sporting events.  Wherever you go

for outdoor leisure activities, take your labradoodle with you if possible. They

will really enjoy participating in your family life.

We look for people who can commit to spending quality time with their dog,

including training, grooming and exercise. If you do not have the time for this,

then an Australian Labradoodle is not the dog for you.

Fleece and wool coat labradoodles will not lose hair on your furniture or

clothes. However all labradoodles shed a little, and this will remain trapped

within their coats and form knots or matts if not removed. This is why it is very

important to brush and comb them regularly, and why you will see a small

amount of dead hair in the brush when you do so. 

Clipping is required, usually every 8 to 12 weeks. Clairevale Puppy Care Notes (provided to puppy

purchasers) contain much more detailed information about grooming and hygiene.